79525 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 79525 (Hawley, Texas) pay a median of $2,077/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.68%, which is 24% above the Texas state average of 1.35%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 79525 is approximately $173, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jones County. This is $1,054 less than the Texas average of $3,131/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Texas, 79525 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 79363 (1.68%) and 75791 (1.68%).

In Hawley, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $88,972, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Texas law caps annual homestead appraisal increases at 10%, but this protection only applies once you file for the exemption with the Jones County Appraisal District by April 30 of the year following your purchase. The homestead exemption removes a portion of your home's assessed value from school and county taxes, typically saving Jones County homeowners $400–$800 annually depending on local tax rates. File your Homestead Exemption application immediately after closing to lock in the exemption effective January 1 of the following year.